Best Newsweek Audio Podcasts (2024)

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Much to Be Thankful For With Naveed 16:42

1+ y ago16:42

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Naveed Jamali delivers Thanksgiving greetings and a message to those who may be facing uncertain times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Man We Almost Traded For Bowe Bergdahl Is Now Free (feat. Jason Amerine) 55:24

2y ago55:24

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Naveed speaks with Retired Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine on the recent trade of drug lord Bashar Noorzai for Mark Frerichs, an American who was captured by the Taliban in 2020 — and Amerine's perspective on the near-trade of Noorzai for Bowe Bergdahl many years prior. Connect with Naveed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaveedAJamali See Privacy …

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"I Gave Back All These Recording Devices and Just Sobbed" (feat. Katie Wee) 59:34

2y ago59:34

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Actress and dancer Katie Wee joins Naveed to talk about reporting her childhood sexual abuser — and helping law enforcement take him down. If you or a loved one need support, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 by calling 800-656-4673 or visiting online.rainn.org. For more resources, visit RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/resources Fo…

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China's Covert Plan for Global Preeminence (feat. Didi Kirsten Tatlow) 36:54

2y ago36:54

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Naveed discusses Covert China, a new reporting series from Newsweek, with journalist Didi Kirsten Tatlow. Together they tackle they ways China is exploiting the U.S.'s allies, enemies and higher education to expand its influence — the endgame being global preeminence by 2049. Explore Covert China: https://www.newsweek.com/covert-china Connect with …

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The Real D.B. Cooper Was The Friends We Made Along The Way (feat. Mark Zaid) 57:06

2y ago57:06

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Naveed tackles the legendary, unsolved case of D.B. Cooper, the anonymous airplane hijacker and daredevil, with the help of Mark Zaid — a national security lawyer and D.B. Cooper enthusiast. Connect with Mark Zaid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkSZaidEsq See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

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Comedy Bridging the Worlds of Service and Civilians (feat. Ashley Gutermuth) 51:19

2y ago51:19

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Naveed chats with comedian, social media star and military wife Ashley Gutermuth. Find Ashley on social media: http://twitter.com/ashgutermuth http://instagram.com/ashgutermuth https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgutermuth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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"Knowing If There's A Nazi Down the Street is Always A Good Thing" (feat. Kris Goldsmith) 48:14

2y ago48:14

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Kris Goldsmith — Army vet, CEO of Sparverius, and founder of Task Force Butler — joins Naveed to discuss his work tracking the online discourse of far-right extremist groups. Find Kris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrisGoldsmith85 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…

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Trump Directed, Motivated January 6th: "This Should Not Have Happened" (feat. LTG Russel Honoré) 59:45

2y ago59:45

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LTG Russel Honoré joins Naveed to discuss the newly-public details of what went wrong — and what came close to going even worse — on January 6th, 2021. Connect with LTG Honoré on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ltgrusselhonore See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info…

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"The Human Tugboat" & Social Media Clap-Backs (feat. RDML Charles Brown) 28:31

2y ago28:31

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RDML Charles Brown, the Navy's Chief of Information, joins Naveed to discuss posthumous honors for a heroic WW2 sailor — and the delicate dance of bringing military messaging into the social media space. Take flight with Naveed and watch the first episode of Unconventional: https://bit.ly/NewsweekUnconventional See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

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We Feel the Need for... You Know (feat. Jay Ellis & Cmdr. Christopher Papaioanu) 48:05

2y ago48:05

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Top Gun: Maverick is out now, nearly 40 years after the original. Naveed chats with Jay Ellis, a child of a USAF pilot and the actor who plays "Payback" in the film; then, we hear from a real-life Navy commander who oversaw safety, training and consultation between the military and the filmmakers. Take flight with Naveed: youtube.com/newsweek See P…

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The Foundational Premise of This Country is Now the Fighting Line (feat. Steve Schmidt) 58:04

2y ago58:04

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Political strategist Steve Schmidt joins Naveed to discuss the late Sen. John McCain, the trajectory of the GOP, and turmoil at the Lincoln Project. Find Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES And on Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a…

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"I Feel Great Affection for the Detective Who Arrested Me" (feat. Sarma Melngailis) 1:02:29

2y ago1:02:29

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Sarma Melngailis (Pure Food & Wine, Lucky Duck, Bad Vegan) joins Naveed to discuss her ex-husband, cult mentalities, and her thoughts on the documentary that took Netflix by storm. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is reachable 24/7/365 by calling 800-799-7233 — or by texting START to 88788. You can find more resources for help online at theho…

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Policing, Politics, and People Versus Property (feat. Carmen Best) 43:05

2y ago43:05

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Former Chief of the Seattle Police Department Carmen Best ("Black In Blue: Lessons on Leadership, Breaking Barriers, and Racial Reconciliation") joins Naveed to talk through the state of policing — both as a profession, and as a political lightning rod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

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What's Going on In the Arctic? (feat. Marisol Maddox & Maj. Gen. Eric Kenny) 26:22

2+ y ago26:22

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Why do so many militaries worldwide train in the Arctic — and how might that change in the face of a changing climate? To find out, Naveed speaks with Marisol Maddox, Senior Arctic Analyst from the Polar Institute at the Wilson Center, and Major General Eric Kenny of 1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command Region. …

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We Can't Even Agree on Facts (feat. Congressman Adam Kinzinger) 47:03

2+ y ago47:03

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Congressman Adam Kinzinger was one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump a second time. After 6 terms, Kinzinger is now stepping down — and he's got a lot to say about national security, domestic politics, and his colleagues in Congress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co…

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The "Othering" of Eastern Europe (feat. Martina Navratilova) 26:00

2+ y ago26:00

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Martina Navratilova is one of the greatest tennis players of all time — and she spent her childhood behind the Iron Curtain. She joins Naveed to talk about the war in Ukraine, politics in sports, and what it means to lose freedom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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Trend 8:16

6y ago8:16

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This is my summery of all the research, interviews and seminars I went to to find out what the future of sound is bringing, and what the storytelling in sound will lead to in the motion industry. Enjoy!By Souf

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Caroline Pouron - Uncut -Swedish 26:02

6y ago26:02

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Caroline Pouron - Swedish Radio P3We talk about the new shows podcasts made way for. How radio theatre became radio drama and how documentaries became everyone favorite.By Souf

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Roger Dackegård - Uncut - Swedish 20:26

6y ago20:26

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Roger Dackegård is one of three founders of the production company Filt he's been in the sound business for about 20 years. We talk about how sound has evolved from Radio to podcasts and what the future holds for the audio storytelling.By Souf

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Live Tweeting the Debate Tonight!

12y ago

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Greetings,Long time no talk. Hope you and yours are well!I don't yet have enough time to do the full nine yards of the podcast, but I can't restrain myself from jumping back in the fray. So I'll be using my new Twitter account to live tweet the debate tonight. @JeroldBlockFor those who didn't hear that long ago podcast, Jerold Block is my legal nam…

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Rebroadcast of 32 - Listen to Martin Luther King, Jr. Speak To Us About the War on Terrorism

13+ y ago

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Again, thanks for all your expressions of concern and good wishes. Blast The Right has been on an extended break as I take care of some long-neglected personal matters. I will return. If you want to be added to the mailing list to keep up-to-date on future developments, please drop me a line. Until I return, you've told me that re-broadcasting some…

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Rebroadcast of 163 - Deficits & Debt: Right-Wing Spends Wildly And Slashes Taxes (For The Rich), Then Screams We Can't Afford A Social Safety Net

13+ y ago

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Long time no talk. Thanks for all your expressions of concern and good wishes. Blast The Right has been on an extended break as I take care of some long-neglected personal matters. I will return. I apologize for not letting you know what's going on sooner. If you want to be added to the mailing list to keep up-to-date on future developments, please…

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168 - Busting More Right-Wing Lies About The Arizona Immigration Statute / The Struggle Continues For Economic Justice

14y ago

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Today, more on the Arizona immigration law and efforts to fight this latest right-wing outrage. Plus, progressive efforts to achieve economic justice in New York and elsewhere. Right-wing racism rears its ugly head throughout. And you'll hear a clip of Glenn Beck you won't believe. Actually, you probably will, if you know him.(PS: Right-wingers, if…

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167 - They're Still At It: Arizona Immigration Law Is Part Of A Decades-Old Right-Wing Campaign To Attack Minorities For Political Gain

14y ago

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Today, we'll take a look at the Arizona "your papers please" statute, with a large emphasis on the historical context in which it was passed: long-standing and pervasive right-wing racism.Before analyzing any legislation touching on race that comes from the right, it's absolutely critical to know the right's history in this realm.With this law, and…

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166 - Right-Wing Ramps Up Its Efforts To Protect The Vulnerable, On-The-Edge-Of-Collapse Wealthy From The All-Powerful Progressives Out To Get Them

14y ago

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Today, an examination of a phenomenon that's recently come out into the open: the right-wing's worship, and hard-line defense of, the ultra-wealthy. You'll hear the who, what, when, where and why.I have some exclusive stats for you that may well blow your mind. The picture ain't pretty.You'll hear the answers to questions like these: which 25 guys …

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165 - Health Care Vote Post-Game Show: The Right-Wing Is Down, But Not Out (And Lying Even More Than Usual, If That's Possible)

14+ y ago

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Today, we'll dissect the right-wing's still-continuing lies and hypocrisy about the recently passed health care legislation. This will lead us into a broader discussion of social and economic justice, and the right-wing's aversion to both.Did you know the right has its own sociopathic credo, called Social Darwinism? This is among the gems you'll di…

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164 - Full Clip: Bullet Points For Stimulus & Health Care Water Cooler Wars / Global Economic Justice Advances: Martin Luther King Would Be Pleased

14+ y ago

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Today, a varied show.To start off with, multiple QuickBlasts to give you ammo in the water cooler wars over the economy and health care reform. A cornucopia of right-wing lies and hypocrisy conclusively disposed of.Then, a foreign policy roundup: where things are going well, and not so well, in the Third World's struggle to be free of Western econo…

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163 - Budget Deficits & The National Debt: Right-Wingers Spend Wildly And Slash Taxes (For The Rich), Then Scream We Can't Afford A Social Safety Net

14+ y ago

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Today, a subject that initially appears not that sexy. I'm talking about budget deficits and the national debt.But -- you'll see how the cold, hard facts reveal right-wingers at their lying and destructive worst. As is often the case, the right accuses others of that which they're most guilty of themselves. They accuse Obama of tripling the budget …

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162 - No Amount Of Earthquake Relief Can Cleanse Us: The U.S. Is Up To Its Eyeballs In Haitian Blood

14+ y ago

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Today, a look at how Haiti has been battered from pillar to post by the West. How right-wing policies have destroyed that nation. An analysis you won't hear on any mainstream corporate-owned media. An antidote to the "aren't we noble" claims you hear when we send Haitians some charitable aid.(PS: Right-wingers, if you want to write in to me, fine, …

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161 - 2009 In Review: So Much Potential Unfulfilled, And The Right Still As Toxic As Ever

14+ y ago

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Today, a review of that not so terrific year 2009, as heard on this show: right-wing reverse Robin Hood economics, health care, the war on terror, GOP racism and more.Along with plenty of clips of your favorite right-wingers to keep you entertained, if not outright horrified.The year started out with a lot of potential, but things haven't turn out …

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160 - How To Put Right-Wing Christians On The Defensive With The "Equivalent Alternative Solution" Challenge

14+ y ago

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Today, as befits the holiday season, I'm going to show you how to ratchet up the pressure quite a bit on those phony Christians I call right-wing pseudo-Christians.You'll soon be able to make them distinctly uncomfortable, if not downright apoplectic.It has something to do with the fact, that right-wing pseudo-Christians spend their whole lives fer…

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159 - The "Southern Strategy": From Nixon To Reagan To Limbaugh, The GOP Has Used Racism To Further Its Political Agenda / Health Care QuickBlast

14+ y ago

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Today, an examination of the GOP's institutionalized racism, extending from Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan to the current de facto head of the Republican Party, Rush Limbaugh. Starting in the 1960's, the Republican "Southern strategy" used racist appeals to garner the support of whites who were upset at the Democratic Party for leading the effort t…

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158 - "We have to tolerate inequality to achieve greater prosperity and opportunity for all": The Right-Wing Mind's Strained Relation To Reality

14+ y ago

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Today, in a change of pace, a single subject podcast: trickle-down economics and the unsustainable economic inequality and social ills it produces.Sometimes escaping from the mouth of a right-winger is an utterance so jaw-dropping, that it merits an entire show.Brian Griffiths is a Goldman, Sachs international advisor. He was recently discussing Wa…

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157 - More Health Care Stats: Ammo For The Water Cooler Wars / Progressive Economics = Christian Economics? / The Real ACORN Scandal Is On The Right

15y ago

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Today, a jam-packed show.First, you'll hear about some new statistics sure to render speechless your friendly local right-wingers, when you're debating health care reform with them.Next, how about a little old-time religion: some information that will enormously enhance your ability to put right-wing Christians on the defensive.Finally, you'll get …

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156 - Supreme Court May Toss Out Laws Limiting Corporate Campaign Contributions / Jack Discusses Health Care On Air America / Honduran Coup Update

15y ago

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Today, you'll hear:--how an all-important Supreme Court case could vastly expand the ability of corporations to determine election results--a clip of me on Air America denouncing our super-expensive yet poorly performing health care system--how there are disturbing historical parallels to the present-day right-wing coup in HondurasWhat do all these…

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155 - Part Three: Still More Of Answering The Right's Deadly Lies In The Health Care Debate

15y ago

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Today, more on the progressive effort to reform our health care system. More right-wing lies debunked. More hard cold facts you can throw at your friendly local right-wingers to stop them in their tracks.Questions answered include:--how does the U.S. health care system stack up against the universal coverage nations?--how are Republicans shooting t…

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154 - Part Two: More Of Answering The Right's Deadly Lies In The Health Care Debate

15y ago

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Today, a return to health care reform. More right-wing distortions, half-truths, and outright lies. Debunked for your listening and debating pleasure. And along the way, you'll hear some jaw-dropping audio clips.This show is somewhat of a continuation of podcast 152. There, you heard the facts about such false right wing claims as:--the U.S. has th…

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153 - Global Overview: As The Third World Continues To Fight Against Western Economic Exploitation, Obama's A Mixed Bag, The Right Still 100% Wrong

15y ago

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In recent podcasts you've heard about the hottest issues du jour, such as health care reform and the Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination. This show will address issues not, for the most part, as immediately applicable to the water cooler wars.There's a whole world of strife, struggle, bloodshed and sometimes progressive victory out there. It's all a…

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152 - Answering The Right's Deadly Lies In The Health Care Debate

15y ago

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Today, the show is all about health care reform. You'll hear how to debunk a whole slew of right-wing talking points against progressive plans to revamp our health care system.Lives are at stake!Among the lies debunked:--the U.S. has the best health care system in the world--universal coverage nations have long waiting lists compared to the U.S.--O…

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151 - Everything But The Kitchen Sink: The Right Goes All Out To Smear And Destroy Obama's Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor

15y ago

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Today, the focus is on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor.You just won't believe the onslaught of disinformation and outright lies coming from the right.But actually, that is just what you'd expect, isn't it?Here you'll find all the ammo you'll need to shoot down their propaganda.Cold, hard facts will demonstrate:--Judge Sotomayo…

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150 - A Smorgasbord of Right-Wing Follies To Delight Your Intellectual Palate...And Frustrate Your Friendly Local Right-Winger

15y ago

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Today, a change of pace -- not one or two long segments, but several shorter ones. Subjects include: -- debunking right-wing War on Terror talking points-- dissecting conservative economic philosophy-- answering the query, how many Americans support socialism over capitalism-- following up on Dick Cheney's old company electrocuting U.S. soldiers in…

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149 - Cutting Through Right-Wing Spin About Who's To Blame For The Financial Crisis

15y ago

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[from the transcript]Imagine you're the ultimate right-winger, one of Wall Street's Masters of the Universe. You've made make huge profits by engaging in reckless financial behavior. Your irresponsible actions have brought the world's financial system to the brink of collapse. You then grab hundreds of billions, if not trillions of dollars more, as…

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148 - Privatization Kills: Troops Electrocuted In Iraq, Cheney's Former Company To Blame / Debunking Right-Wing Lies About U.S. Corporate Tax Rates

15y ago

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In the first segment, you'll hear how U.S. soldiers in Iraq are being electrocuted due to faulty electrical work. The work was performed by private contractors hired under the Bush policy of privatization. This perfectly illustrates so much of what's wrong with right-wing ideology and policies.For example:Green Beret Staff Sgt. Ryan Maseth was stat…

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147 - More Lies Than Ever Before: The Right-Wing Renews Its Assault On The Estate Tax

15+ y ago

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Today you'll hear all about the right-wing's dishonest, but unfortunately effective propaganda campaign against the estate tax.A preview of the reality check I'll give you, all aspects of which are fully documented:-- Only 1/5 of 1% of Americans will ever pay even a penny of estate tax. In other words, 99.8% of Americans will never pay any estate t…

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146 - Labor Dept. Under Right-Wing Control Allowed Wage Theft From Workers / Red Cross Declares "Torture" And Spain Targets Bushians For Prosecution

15+ y ago

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Today, some nefarious right-wing doings. What else is new?First up, a GAO study found that the Department of Labor, when it was run by right-wingers appointed by George W. Bush, often turned a blind eye when employers cheated low-income workers out of their wages. The Department of Labor is supposed to protect workers.Next, there have been more rev…

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145 - The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights: Progressive Values Globally Endorsed / Debunking The Right's Lies About A Social Security "Crisis"

15+ y ago

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Today we'll conclude our discussion about FDR's Second Bill of Rights, which deals with economic rights. The focus is on how FDR's concept has taken root worldwide, in the almost unanimously endorsed Universal Declaration of Human Rights.As you'll see, this is much to the dismay and horror of right-wingers.You'll also hear a QuickBlast debunking th…

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144 - Obama's Tax Plan: The Good, The Bad And The Right-Wing (Including Hannity's Biggest Lie Ever)

15+ y ago

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President Obama recently presented some fairly detailed proposals to make changes in the tax code. This is sure to be a major subject of controversy in the months ahead.Here's a road map for you of today's show:First I'll give you some historical background about where we stand, economic justice-wise.Next, the details of Obama's plan. Knowing exact…

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143 - Beyond The New Deal: Challenge A Right-Winger With FDR's Second Bill Of Rights / Hannity Truth Patrol: Do Tax Cuts Increase Government Revenue?

15+ y ago

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The right's anti-New Deal offensive is aimed at besmirching Obama's stimulus plan.You know the old saying, the best defense is a good offense? Well, instead of just playing defense and defending the New Deal against Republican attacks, let's go on the offensive. I've got something for you to throw at them that will induce cardiac arrest -- figurati…

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142 - Rule Of Law: A Criminal Investigation Of The Bush Administration's Torture Program Is Legally Required

15+ y ago

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It's an open-and-shut case -- no discretion, no wiggle-room, no if's, and's or but's: the Obama administration is legally compelled to investigate the Bush administration, from George W. Bush on down, for the crime of commission of torture.This is the case despite the contrary analysis of that eminent legal scholar, Bill O'Reilly.For the facts and …

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141 - The Earth Is Flat, The Moon's Made Of Green Cheese, And The New Deal Was A Terrible Failure: Debunking The Latest Right-Wing Propaganda

15+ y ago

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Ok, right-wingers aren't (at least currently) making any claims about the shape of the Earth, or the composition of the moon. But they are ranting and raving about FDR and the New Deal.The right is attacking FDR's New Deal spending. This gives them the perfect opportunity to attack Obama's financial stimulus package.This is their new mantra:The New…

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